Ghana Library Authority
The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) was formally established in 1950 and forms a critical part of Ghana's historical artefacts. It was setup to improve literacy outcomes, which is key to the development of the country. This is done through the provision of information services which seek to improve reading outcomes, leading to increased public awareness as a critical component of the overall strategy towards tackling illiteracy, poverty, disease and unemployment related problems.
Over the years however, the GhLA has experienced monumental challenges in maintaining operations with a view to enabling literacy driven efficacy. These challenges are varied and multifaceted in nature and range from financial, operational, service delivery and program efficacy barriers faced by the organization. These internal and external drivers have exerted negative push and pull forces on the organization driving it into a de-prioritised organization within the universe of public services.
The GhLA is entering a new phase of rebirth after years of stagnation with a view to achieving growth, diversifying delivery channels; radical redesign of library services, business model & service delivery optimisation, organisational restructure and leadership transformation.
According to the Ghana Statistical Service (2010 Census), the national average for literacy in Ghana is 74.1% with some regions in the lower quartile recording as low as 37.2%. Such statistics galvanize well meaning global citizens to act with a view to changing the status quo.
Internal insights suggest strong patronage across our network by Ghanaians of all age groups as they seek to utilize our core services or facilities for self-study. This inherently is a demonstration of the uniquely untapped potential available to grow library services and its associated efficacy related impact.
Inherent in this universe of problems is an unprecedented opportunity for your organisation to actively contribute towards improving the efficacy of library services in direct support of this country's development growth agenda. Three innovative product models have been designed to allow for easy integration with our core program delivery model. This is expected to enable a strong value proposition for your business inclusive of the following – (1) potential tax reliefs, (2) the ability to articulate a dual purpose narrative which revolves around business growth specifically profitability while driving social impact; (3) increase government and community relations through engagement with this innovative initiative while (4) increasing volunteerism within your organisation.
This working relationship will be enabled through the execution of an MOU to formalise working relationships and provides the framework for world class performance measurement and reporting on your social impact investment portfolio. It is envisaged such reporting will cover social impact, operational, customer experience and program efficacy related metrics which will be shared with your organisation on a quarterly basis. Such reporting will be used to drive partner engagement discussions as we seek to collectively improve reading habits in Ghana.
Over the years however, the GhLA has experienced monumental challenges in maintaining operations with a view to enabling literacy driven efficacy. These challenges are varied and multifaceted in nature and range from financial, operational, service delivery and program efficacy barriers faced by the organization. These internal and external drivers have exerted negative push and pull forces on the organization driving it into a de-prioritised organization within the universe of public services.
The GhLA is entering a new phase of rebirth after years of stagnation with a view to achieving growth, diversifying delivery channels; radical redesign of library services, business model & service delivery optimisation, organisational restructure and leadership transformation.
According to the Ghana Statistical Service (2010 Census), the national average for literacy in Ghana is 74.1% with some regions in the lower quartile recording as low as 37.2%. Such statistics galvanize well meaning global citizens to act with a view to changing the status quo.
Internal insights suggest strong patronage across our network by Ghanaians of all age groups as they seek to utilize our core services or facilities for self-study. This inherently is a demonstration of the uniquely untapped potential available to grow library services and its associated efficacy related impact.
Inherent in this universe of problems is an unprecedented opportunity for your organisation to actively contribute towards improving the efficacy of library services in direct support of this country's development growth agenda. Three innovative product models have been designed to allow for easy integration with our core program delivery model. This is expected to enable a strong value proposition for your business inclusive of the following – (1) potential tax reliefs, (2) the ability to articulate a dual purpose narrative which revolves around business growth specifically profitability while driving social impact; (3) increase government and community relations through engagement with this innovative initiative while (4) increasing volunteerism within your organisation.
This working relationship will be enabled through the execution of an MOU to formalise working relationships and provides the framework for world class performance measurement and reporting on your social impact investment portfolio. It is envisaged such reporting will cover social impact, operational, customer experience and program efficacy related metrics which will be shared with your organisation on a quarterly basis. Such reporting will be used to drive partner engagement discussions as we seek to collectively improve reading habits in Ghana.
